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      08-24-2007, 02:25 PM   #1
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Installing My Downpipes Today--Wish me Luck!

I'll take a couple pics during the install but I won't do a DIY or anything.
The install is pretty lengthy.
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I'll take a couple pics during the install but I won't do a DIY or anything.
The install is pretty lengthy.
Which brand DPs did you get?
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Craig, you should have just called me I would have helped ya... i could have drove down there.. i didnt have much to do today, just did one install.
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Which brand DPs did you get?
I went with the Ultimate Racing high flow cats.
I was thinking about Riss, but number 1-- it kills me to wait. Number 2--I really wanted the high flow cats and not the catless downpipes so waiting for the Riss downpipes with cats would just take even longer.

I really love performance but now since I have a 5 month daughter, I think about the air that she has to breathe so at least I have the cats.

I'm in the middle of the install now. I took the weight of both stock downpipes and they were 15.4 pounds. The UR high flow cat downpipes were 10 pounds.

If there's one word that I would like to say, it's PATIENCE.
The install is going very smooth but it takes a long time--especially since I'm watching my daughter today too.

I've just been working on it when she takes a nap or plays in her stand up thing.

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Craig, you should have just called me I would have helped ya... i could have drove down there.. i didnt have much to do today, just did one install.
No worries. Thanks anyway Charlie.
You can still give me a call though if you want to drop on by.
I'm watching my daughter though so I'm off and on with the install.
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Installation Copmplete.
It went very well but was very long. I had no problems but I just took my time.
The fitment of the UR pipes was absolutely perfect!

I started it just to warm it up so the gasket sealer that I used will cure.
I reved it a couple times and oh my gosh! The turbos are as loud as can be.
They seem to wind up sooo much easier.

Now it's time for a test drive.
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      08-24-2007, 06:46 PM   #8
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Cool, let us know how the drive was.

Any chance of a dyno soon?

Do you have PROcede?
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awsome, can u describe the install proccess, did you have to take anything out to make yourself room to work, or did they come out/go in easily?

and lift or jacks/stands
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Cool, let us know how the drive was.

Any chance of a dyno soon?

Do you have PROcede?
yea still interested in the effect w/ procede @ higher rpms
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congrats! definitely a great mod for turbo cars
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how much was it?
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Cool, let us know how the drive was.

Any chance of a dyno soon?

Do you have PROcede?
Alright guys, the drive was absolutely amazing! the power comes sooner than ever before. I can hear the turbos spooling at part throttle and when I downshift the engine revs so much quicker.
I'm getting more of a growl with my exhaust now too.
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awsome, can u describe the install proccess, did you have to take anything out to make yourself room to work, or did they come out/go in easily?

and lift or jacks/stands
I got the below PM from Darryl and it's exactly what I did. I drove the front of my car on rhino ramps and was able to do the installation on those with plenty of room to work.
The steps are basic, but when you get under the car, you know what he's talking about.

Step 1: Remove Lower Engine Cover
Step 2: Loosen steering rack bolts (driver and pass. side). Then remove pass. side bolts completely
Step 3: Push steering rack forward (this will give you the space you need to work)
Step 4: Loosen Pass. Side Rack heatshield
Step 5: Mark both o2 sensors, then remove.
Step 6: Unbolt each downpipe at the 2-bolt flange
Step 7: Unbolt each downpipe at the bracket
Step 8: Unbolt each downpipe clamp connection to turbo
Step 9: Remove downpipes

Installing is the opposite of the above. Start with the shorter downpipe first. Install ALL connections loosely at first. After installing the first downpipe, you will need it loose enough to be able to maneuver the second downpipe in place. When everything is lined up with the corresponding bolts loosely attached, torque everything down.

Hope this helps.

Darryl


Give youself plenty of time to do this.
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Very cool. Hope you get a chance to hit the dynos again!
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holly shit, you were able to do it on ramps!!!!! i cant believe it, i expected you would need at LEAST the clearance of jacks and stands, how tall are your ramps??
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holly shit, you were able to do it on ramps!!!!! i cant believe it, i expected you would need at LEAST the clearance of jacks and stands, how tall are your ramps??
They're not that tall, but tall enough.
I have the grey ramps, so I think they are a little taller than the black ones.
I'm sure that if you use a professional lift then the installation would be a lot quicker, but I can't stand paying someone to install something that I could do myself.
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They're not that tall, but tall enough.
I have the grey ramps, so I think they are a little taller than the black ones.
I'm sure that if you use a professional lift then the installation would be a lot quicker, but I can't stand paying someone to install something that I could do myself.
i think i could get a hold of a lift thats why i asked, but if its doable on ramps no reason to
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i think i could get a hold of a lift thats why i asked, but if its doable on ramps no reason to
It is doable for sure.
Remember though that I have the e90 and not the e92. From what I've heard the e92s are a little lower.
Also, my car is not lowered but I do have the oem sport springs.
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wait, arent the grey ones a lower rating?
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wait, arent the grey ones a lower rating?
When I bought them, they grey ones were a little wider than the black and the were higher weight rating.
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No problems going up the ramp with your lip? I've been thinking about getting a rhino ramp but was worried the lip would it hit trying to go up...
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